Be an emperor from drawing cards

Chapter 177 Wang Kuang: After suffering a big loss, I always want to take revenge!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

Queen Yang's beauty turned pale and she exclaimed.

The conditions proposed by the Emperor of Chu really exceeded her expectations.

He even made such shameless conditions as to let Gao Yang's child marry him, and it was so straightforward and unabashed.

For a time, Queen Yang's impression of the Emperor of Chu was extremely bad.

Empress Yang, with tears in her eyes, held Wang Kuang's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty, that kid from Gao Yang is someone you have watched grow up, so you can't just treat him like this!"

Wang Kuang gently stroked his wife's back and comforted him softly:

"Zi Tong, don't worry. Gao Yang is Zi Tong's daughter, so how can she not be my daughter? How can I bear to push her into the fire pit? Then Lord Chu wants Gao Yang to marry him, which is simply wishful thinking!"

Thinking of the conditions proposed by the other party, Wang Kuang couldn't help but bite his back teeth.

Is my beloved daughter something that you, a barbarian from the south, can covet?
"Your Majesty can say this, I feel relieved." Empress Yang sobbed and lamented, "But if you don't agree to the other party's conditions, how will your Majesty reply to the other party?"

"I just tell him to get lost!" Wang Kuang waved his hand extremely domineeringly and said coldly, "At worst, we will have to fight a few more battles with the Chu State. I don't believe it anymore. The Chu barbarians can still cross the river and go north. Are you going to fight fiercely with our great Qi army on land?"

Queen Yang lowered her head and stopped sobbing.

Although His Majesty spoke very domineeringly, as if he didn't care about Chu at all, Queen Yang, who was close to Wang Kuang and was very familiar with Wang Kuang's tone, could hear a bit of unconfidence in his words.

Empress Yang was quite concerned about the court situation, and naturally knew about the disastrous defeat of the Navy a few months ago.

With the previous disastrous defeat of the navy, neither she nor His Majesty had much confidence in whether they could defeat the Chu army on land.

Who made the defeat in that battle really miserable? Not only was the navy almost wiped out, but a small group of Chu troops took the opportunity to land, causing an uproar in the mansions along the river.

Now His Majesty's behavior can be considered reasonable.

Thinking that the country's affairs were becoming increasingly difficult now, and seeing a few strands of white hair on Wang Kuang's temples, Queen Yang sighed in her heart and said:
"Your Majesty, if the war breaks out again, I don't know how many lives will be lost. No matter how reluctant I am to leave you, I understand that at this moment, negotiating peace with the Chu State is the best solution. No, no..."

Queen Yang bit her lip and said "no" several times intermittently, and then she struggled to say the second half of the sentence that was stuck in her throat.

"Why not, just agree to the Chu Lord's conditions and marry Gao Yang to the Chu Kingdom."

At the end of the story, the beauty was in tears and burst into tears.

After all, she was a piece of flesh that fell off her body, but now she had to marry her to the south of the Yangtze River. Mother and daughter faced each other across the river, and they would never be able to see each other again for the rest of their lives. This made Empress Yang, a mother, heartbroken and heartbroken. .

What's more, she understands that it would be extremely inappropriate for His Majesty to say such a thing, which is a national shame, by agreeing to Lord Chu's conditions.

Looking at the previous dynasties and the harem, not everyone thinks it is appropriate for the emperor to send his beloved daughter for marriage.

But the most suitable candidate is none other than myself, the current empress, the emperor Zitong, and Gao Yang's biological mother.

"Zitong, I'm sorry for you."

Looking at Queen Yang who had accompanied him through the ups and downs of these decades, Wang Kuang's eyes dimmed and he said in a low tone.

Zitong is like this, so why isn't he like this?
Taking Empress Yang into his arms, Wang Kuang stroked her hair, was silent for a moment, and then said solemnly:
"Zi Tong, look for an opportunity to test Gao Yang's tone. If she is not willing at all, I would rather fight to the death with the Chu State than make her feel so sad!"

Empress Yang raised her pretty face, looked at Wang Kuang who looked ashamed, and said softly:

"Your Majesty, relax. That child Gao Yang is a sensible person and understands her father's difficulties and will agree."

Wang Kuang sighed and said quietly:
"Then if the child doesn't hate me as his father, I'm already satisfied. How dare I expect anything else?"

At this moment, a clear female voice came from outside the palace door.

"Gao Yang will never blame his father!"

Wang Kuang and Queen Yang were suddenly startled and looked out of the hall following the sound, when a figure suddenly came into their eyes.

"Gao Yang, my son, why did you come to Chengming Hall?"

Seeing his beloved daughter suddenly appearing in front of him, Wang Kuang couldn't help but exclaimed.

Doesn't this mean that Gao Yang listened to all the conversations he had with Zitong just now?
"Gaoyang has met his father and his mother." Gaoyang Princess Wang Qianmo walked into the Chengming Palace, bowed to Wang Kuang and Queen Yang, and then explained, "My daughter originally went to Jiaofang Palace to find her mother, but... Unexpectedly, his mother was not in the palace, and he heard from the female official that his mother would meet his father in the Chengming Palace. Gao Yang thought that he had not seen his father for a few days, so he found the Chengming Palace."

Wang Kuang and Wang Kuang exchanged glances.

Empress Yang stretched out her hand, pulled Princess Gaoyang to her side, and asked softly:

"So, Gao Yang also heard what the queen mother and your father said just now?"

Princess Gaoyang nodded and admitted openly.

"My daughter didn't dare to hide anything from her father, the Queen, and her mother. My daughter just heard it."

After a pause, she added:
"However, my daughter does not hate her father in her heart, let alone her mother."

When Wang Kuang heard his daughter say this, he felt a little guilty and felt even more uncomfortable.

"My child, if you scold me a few times, I might feel better..."

"My father often said that we, the royal children, are supported by all the people, so we should stand up when the country is in crisis."

Princess Gaoyang met Wang Kuang's inquiring gaze and said softly but firmly:
"Now, for the sake of the people to recuperate and for Daqi to have some respite, my daughter is willing to marry south to the Chu Kingdom!"

"My son!"

After hearing this, Empress Yang couldn't bear it any longer. She took Princess Gaoyang into her arms and burst into tears.

The daughter of the Ai family is so considerate and heart-warming!

Wang Kuang looked at the mother and daughter holding each other's arms and crying, and was stunned for a moment.

My daughter has grown up after all...

Wang Kuang felt a little relieved, but also had a painful thought.

However, I would rather Gao Yang had never had this kind of growth. I only hope that she could live a carefree and happy life.

It was me who personally destroyed my expectations for her!

"Son, I'm sorry for you."

As the leader of a country, Wang Kuang just sighed, returned to his heroic character again, nodded and said:
"Gao Yang, since you think so, then although I, as a father, are reluctant to give up, as you said, for the sake of the country, this is all I can do now. However, Gao Yang, rest assured that your sacrifice will I will keep it in mind, and I will make Chu State pay the due price in the future. One day, I will take Gao Yang back to Qi State in a glorious manner!"

Princess Gaoyang gently broke away from Queen Yang's arms and saluted Wang Kuang.

"My daughter will no longer be able to fulfill her filial piety in front of her father. I ask my father to put her health first and not to worry too much about state affairs."

Wang Kuang nodded silently.

After the family said a few more words, Princess Gaoyang just said goodbye and left.

When Princess Gaoyang came out of the Chengming Palace, her personal maid Bai Ou rushed to greet her.The group of people walked to a remote place. When Bai Ou saw that there was no one around, she asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, why do you bother yourself so much? If Your Highness insists on not marrying to Chu State, will Your Majesty still force you to do so?"

Princess Gaoyang shook her head slightly and sighed: "Bai Lotus, you don't understand..."

Bai Lotus is a maid, and she is the princess. Naturally, what she can see and come into contact with is not on the same level.

Princess Gaoyang herself had an extremely calm judgment on this matter.

Palace officials like Bai Lotus thought that with their father's love for them, they would never let themselves marry in another country.

But being in the harem, hearing and seeing, I naturally understand that with my father's character, as long as it concerns national affairs, there is nothing that cannot be abandoned, even his dignity as the emperor, even if he is favored like himself.

Now, the state of Chu has made it clear that he must marry her before he stops, otherwise he will have to fight to the death with Daqi.

Due to the disastrous defeat of the navy, the morale of the Qi army was greatly reduced. Even in a land battle, they were not completely sure that they could defeat Chu.

And if the war breaks out, all life will be ruined.

Needless to say, whether a princess is more important than the lives of hundreds of thousands or nearly a million people is more important.

Even if she is favored again, it will not help.

Just as she said in the Chengming Palace just now, in order to let Qi State relax and have a chance to regroup, even if her father is reluctant to give up, he will marry her to Chu State without hesitation in the end.

Since the result cannot be changed, what is the use of crying and begging for mercy in the middle, apart from reducing the patience of his father towards him?

Since he had no other choice, he might as well act more righteously and offer to marry far away from Chu without waiting for his father to speak.

In this way, he can take advantage of his father's guilt towards him, deepen his impression of himself, and improve the evaluation of himself by both the government and the public.

Marrying far away from Chu State is indeed risky, but is there no opportunity in it?
Then the name of the Emperor of Chu is Zhao Yu, right?
Hope he doesn't let himself down!

The moment Princess Gaoyang stepped into her palace, she looked back to the sky.

On the horizon, the red flaming clouds resembled the ambition hidden deep in her heart.

Day two.

At the court meeting, Wang Kuang announced to the ministers that he had decided to agree to the conditions proposed by the Chu State, compensate the Chu State 200 million taels of silver, and marry the most favored Princess Gaoyang to the Chu State to negotiate peace with the Chu State.

Seeing that Wang Kuang had made up his mind, everyone, both civil and military, breathed a sigh of relief.

The previous disastrous defeat of the navy not only severely dampened the confidence of the officials in the Qi army, but also severely damaged the morale of the army.

If His Majesty does not agree to the conditions proposed by the Chu State and insists on continuing to fight with the Chu State, then as long as he loses one or two more battles, even in small-scale battles, the Qi army will completely become "fearful of Chu as much as a tiger."

At that time, the Qi army would completely collapse before the Chu army could attack.

If this is true, then Qi State may really be destroyed by Chu State in a battle.

Fortunately, His Majesty was not carried away by anger, and gritted his teeth and agreed to the conditions offered by the Chu State, giving the Qi army a chance to regroup.

Xie Wenyuan and other important generals in the army believed that this time they were just caught in the Chu army's trick and were temporarily stunned by the opponent.

As long as they calm down and train more, the Chu army will never be able to take advantage of it next time.

After retiring from the court, Wang Kuang kept all the important ministers led by Prime Minister Cai Xuangan.

"Prime Minister, I feel very sorry for Gao Yang's marriage this time to the Chu Kingdom. I decided to make Gao Yang's dowry thicker to support the occasion and avoid being bullied in the palace of the Chu Kingdom."

Wang Kuang said straight to the point:

"I know that Lord Chu is not averse to meat and vegetables, and even the witches from the Demon Sect have been taken into the harem."

He, the Emperor of Qi, knew all about the grudges between the Demonic Sect and the Buddhist Sect.

For the sake of his daughter's safety, he felt that he had to do this.

It can be regarded as some compensation for Gao Yang's child.

Prime Minister Cai Xuangan nodded slightly and said:
"I have no objection to this matter. If Princess Gaoyang knew your Majesty's intentions, she would be extremely grateful."

Wang Kuang sighed: "I don't need that girl to be grateful to me. I just hope she can understand my helplessness and painstaking efforts and resent me less."

Known daughter Moruofu.

Even if Gao Yang said those words to him yesterday, how could Wang Kuang not hear the trace of resentment in her tone.

"This dowry will be prepared at 1808 million taels of silver, which is a good fortune. I will provide 100 million from my internal treasury, and the rest will be prepared by the national treasury."

"The ministers obey the order."

Seeing that the ministers agreed, Wang Kuang nodded with satisfaction.

"When I think that Gao Yang was forced to marry into the Chu Kingdom, I can't get rid of the bad anger in my heart. My dear friends, I wonder if there is any way to make the Chu Kingdom's suffering unspeakable."

Marriage is a shame no matter what dynasty or generation it is.

I was forced to suffer a big loss, so I had to take revenge elsewhere.

Otherwise, other countries will think that Qi is the only one to be bullied!

Grand Master Nangong Zhao said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, if you start provocations now, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to our court..."

What's more, the navy was wiped out in one battle, and Qi had completely lost control of the Canglong River.

In order to reorganize the Navy, in addition to the financial support from the court, the most important thing is time. Without three to five years of effort, the Navy cannot be rebuilt at all.

Wang Kuang glanced at Taishi Nangong Zhao helplessly and said displeasedly:
"I'm not stupid. Now that I'm about to negotiate peace with the Chu State, how can I start a provocation? Can't Grand Master Nangong understand what I mean?"

You can't let me, the emperor, say this kind of thing clearly, right?
Taishi Nangong Zhao couldn't help showing a hint of embarrassment on his face.

As a Taiwei, Gu Qinggang pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he said:
"Your Majesty, I have two plans, but I don't know if they are feasible or not. Please ask Your Majesty for your judgment."

Wang Kuang couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this.

This Lieutenant Gu is worthy of being a veteran of two dynasties in charge of the military. This opening gave me two choices.

"Please come quickly, Lieutenant Commander!"

Facing Wang Kuang's urging, Gu Qinggang bowed to him and then said:

"Your Majesty, now the kings and ministers of the Chu State are united, the Chu Lord is in control, and the Chu army's morale is high. On the other hand, our Qi State is at a disadvantage compared to the Chu State. If we want to cause chaos to the Chu State, we, the Qi State, must not take action. , we can only rely on the help of others. According to the old minister’s intention, the people to borrow strength are, firstly, the Shanyue clan who live deep in the Taihe Ridge of Qiyang Prefecture, and secondly, the pirates who are entrenched on the islands in the sea.”

Gu Qing just said these words.

(End of this chapter)